Many and many long years ago
Besides the ripplin' water's fl ow
I spied a girl with a heart of gold
She bid for me to stay
I said fair maid, I must be gone
Though your love is pure and strong
I'm still young and life's not long
I must be on my way
So many and many long years ago
Besides the ripplin' water's fl ow
I spied a girl with a heart of gold
She bid for me to stay
She bid for me to stay
She bid for me to stay
Besides the ripplin' water's fl ow
I spied a girl with a heart of gold
She bid for me to stay
I said fair maid, I must be gone
Though your love is pure and strong
I'm still young and life's not long
I must be on my way
So many and many long years ago
Besides the ripplin' water's fl ow
I spied a girl with a heart of gold
She bid for me to stay
She bid for me to stay
She bid for me to stay